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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on January 16th, 2025 | 07:10 CET
BASF, Globex Mining, BP – Industrial giants in transition: Billion-dollar lawsuits, the lithium boom, and the turbulence of the energy transition
The global raw materials and energy industry is undergoing a profound transformation: established oil companies like BP are struggling with profit warnings and feeling the pain of the transformation that the energy transition and changing demand are forcing upon them. The goal is to include more renewable energy sources in the portfolio. The existing shareholders are not particularly enthusiastic about this. Meanwhile, the increasing demand for electric mobility is opening up new opportunities in the raw materials sector – the Canadian company Globex Mining is scoring points here with a clever business model and promising lithium discoveries. Investors benefit from the mining company's numerous properties and extensive raw materials portfolio. In contrast, BASF has filed a lawsuit against competitors in the amount of EUR 1.4 billion at the Munich District Court. Four companies are said to have made unfair price agreements; BASF wants fair competition. Read more about the strategies of the three global players.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on November 22nd, 2024 | 07:00 CET
BASF, F3 Uranium, Amazon - From geothermal energy to uranium: Three companies shaping the future of energy
The global energy transition is taking concrete shape: chemical giant BASF and Australian geothermal specialist Vulcan Energy are forging a groundbreaking alliance for green heat and lithium production in Ludwigshafen. The momentum in the energy sector is further strengthened by the nuclear power renaissance. F3 Uranium is positioning itself with high-grade uranium discoveries in Canada's Athabasca Basin to capitalize on the upcoming demand boom. The expected doubling of uranium demand by 2030 and the planned strategic uranium reserve in the US from 2025 promise strong growth for the sector. Meanwhile, tech giant Amazon is securing its future power supply in the European market by investing billions in Greek wind farms. These developments highlight how large corporations are driving the transformation of energy supply systems.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on November 11th, 2024 | 07:00 CET
Traffic light madness! The turnaround at BASF, Altech Advanced Materials, Nordex and Siemens Energy
The traffic light coalition departs – and the economy breathes a sigh of relief. Key future topics such as the energy transition, e-mobility and the energy storage market now have good prospects. With a redefinition of industrial policy in Germany, confidence is returning to small and medium-sized companies. With a constant stream of new regulations, high energy costs and excessive bureaucracy, the failed coalition had many things in mind – but not the economic well-being of Germany. A murmur is going through the fragile industrial complexes with the announced new election. We expect a surge of innovative ideas, especially in the areas of energy security and mobility. Check your portfolio!
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Commented by Armin Schulz on November 7th, 2024 | 07:30 CET
BASF, F3 Uranium, Super Micro Computer – Affordable energy is the key to corporate success
The huge appetite for energy at BASF, particularly for chemical production, must be met, as must the rapidly increasing demand for electricity from data centers using artificial intelligence. Renewable energies cannot yet fully meet this demand, as demand in the field of AI is likely to increase significantly in the coming years. Nuclear energy is an attractive option here, as it provides stable, large quantities of CO2-free energy and could thus efficiently serve both BASF and the increasing demands of AI data centers.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on October 2nd, 2024 | 07:30 CEST
50% upside potential and more! TUI, BASF, Saturn Oil + Gas
Is BASF a buy after the strategy change? Yes, say the analysts at DZ Bank. The dividend cut is considered the right move, and the stock has around 20% upside potential. Analysts see more than 50% upside potential at Saturn Oil & Gas. The Company was recently named the fastest-growing oil company in Canada for the second time. It is rare to see such a growth champion also praised as a value play, making the stock worth a closer look. And what about TUI? The stock is struggling with the EUR 7 mark, but Deutsche Bank sees upside potential.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on September 13th, 2024 | 08:00 CEST
E-mobility, copper boom, and chemical crisis: Rheinmetall, Prismo Metals, and BASF showcase industry trends
Rheinmetall's share price has risen by 438.95% since the start of the Ukraine conflict. Now, the Company is looking far beyond the defense industry. From electric coolant pumps for hybrid vehicles to hydrogen recirculation blowers for fuel cells, Rheinmetall is positioning itself as a pioneer in key technologies for sustainable mobility. This demand is significantly impacting the need for copper. Here, Prismo Metals is positioning itself as a strategically ideal partner with projects in Mexico and the US. While BASF seeks to secure its competitiveness with these measures, this also raises questions about the future of the chemical industry in Europe and the impact of strict climate regulations on global corporations.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on August 6th, 2024 | 07:00 CEST
Barrick Gold, Prismo Metals, BASF - Precious metals as a safe haven in a crash
Last week, the indices recorded a noticeable decline on Thursday and Friday. The Fear and Greed Index is approaching a state of extreme fear, indicating that market sentiment is dominated by uncertainty and panic. In such times, investors often flee to safe havens, such as precious metals, while selling almost all other assets. This shift can lead to further turbulence on the markets and demonstrates how strongly emotions and risk behaviour influence events on the financial markets. We therefore take a closer look at two precious metal companies and analyse BASF, a stock that has been hit harder by the crash.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on July 25th, 2024 | 07:45 CEST
Plug Power, Carbon Done Right, BASF: Raising capital, climate protection projects, and cost optimization for returns
The energy sector is undergoing radical change, with far-reaching consequences for companies across various sectors. The hydrogen specialist Plug Power is struggling with financial bottlenecks despite state subsidies and has to carry out a capital increase on unfavourable terms. The sustainability company Carbon Done Right reports initial successes with its reforestation project in Sierra Leone. The Canadians are thus further establishing themselves in the growing market for CO₂ certificates. The chemical and agricultural company BASF is responding to the changing conditions in Germany by closing plants. The energy transition requires not only technological innovations but also new business models and flexible adaptation strategies. Which of the three companies will win the race this time?
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on July 23rd, 2024 | 06:50 CEST
70% with Evotec shares? Caution with BASF? Almonty Industries tempts investors to get in!
Will BASF miss market expectations in the second half of the year? Analysts believe so. The chemical giant's revenues are already expected to fall in the second quarter. So, should one sell the shares now? The Evotec share was bought yesterday. Analysts believe that the profit warning from Sartorius should not be overestimated and see over 70% upside potential. However, patience is required. The Almonty Industries share also appears too favourable. The commissioning of a huge tungsten mine is imminent, and not only companies such as Taiwan Semiconductor and Rheinmetall need the critical metal for their high-tech products. So, when will the share break out?
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on June 13th, 2024 | 06:45 CEST
Carbon Done Right, Amazon, BASF after the EU elections - Which Green Economy Deals are really worthwhile?
The European Green Deal is a comprehensive initiative of the European Union to tackle the challenges of climate change and promote a sustainable economy. The key elements include reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, promoting clean mobility and the circular economy, and preserving biodiversity. The green parties have lost around 20 seats in the European Parliament. What is the general situation regarding sustainability efforts to reduce CO₂ emissions? Carbon Done Right is a Canadian company that trades its own CO₂ emission certificates through reforestation and afforestation to facilitate barter deals with major players like Microsoft and Tesla. They offer satellite monitoring of tradeable areas via a dashboard for all participants. Amazon is also entering the agricultural market. In Southeast Asia, the IT company Axons uses AWS technology to improve local food cultivation. BASF, a well-known conglomerate and chemical giant, is now researching an active ingredient obtained from natural mammalian bacteria capable of producing low-CO₂ substances for the chemical industry. Where is an investment worthwhile?
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